Guitarist

Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! Their diverse programs can be tailored to fit anywhere, from an intimate chamber music venue to a large outdoor festival. The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. They effectively meld the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages! Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, Quarteto’s master musicians create emotionally-charged soundscapes with instruments and sensibilities that represent very different world cultures. Their unique instrumentation – soprano saxophone/alto flute (Damon Zick), cello (Jacob Szekely), guitar (Kenton Youngstrom) and hand percussion (Felipe Fraga) – richly colors their wide-ranging repertoire, from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras” and Chick Corea’s “Children’s Song No. 6” to Traditional Macedonian “Gadjarsko” and original works “Hector, Desmond and Titus”, “Rain Song” and “Dizer O Que”.

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Quarteto Nuevo

United Methodist Church Ridgecrest

Enjoy the sounds of our extraordinary performers: Kenton Youngstrom, guitar professor at the Colburn School, Pierre Long-Tao Tang, conductor and pianist at Pepperdine University, Michele Zukovsky, former principal clarinet with Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and Susan Greenberg, former flutist Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, principal flute at Santa Monica Symphony, and President and Artistic Director of Chamber Music Palisades. Alan Chapman, KUSC host and long-time Chamber Music Palisades associate, will provide his informative in-person program notes.

Piazzolla and more!

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

This unique ensemble merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin, and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! Their razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs, and mesmerizing rhythms. They meld the music of ancient worlds with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages! BONUS CONCERT for new members - rescheduled from 2019 - 2020 Season!

Kenton Youngstrom

Guitarist

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 16, 2024

Voice, Flute, and Guitar · Chamber Music Palisades

Past events

Jan 24, 2024

Quarteto Nuevo · Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society

Sep 20, 2023

Piazzolla and more! · Chamber Music Palisades

Future and recently performed repertoire

Guitar in Histoire du Tango by Piazzolla

Chamber Music Palisades

Guitar in Capricho Árabe by Tarrega

Chamber Music Palisades

Guitar in Asturias by Albéniz

Chamber Music Palisades

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